Boston Celtics at Miami Heat NBA Game Picks 4/3/2019

Wednesday, April 3, 2019

American Airlines Arena

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The Boston Celtics head to American Airlines Arena to take on the Miami Heat on Wednesday, April 3, 2019. The opening line for this game has Boston as 2 point favorites.

The Celtics have a record of 46-32. They are 3rd in the Atlantic Division. They have a point differential of 4.3 as they average 112.3 points per game while giving up 108.0 per contest. The Heat have an overall mark of 38-39. They currently are 1st in the Southeast Division. They total 105.6 points per contest and give up 105.6, which is a point differential of 0.0.

Valuable Boston Celtics Betting Trends

The Boston Celtics are 35-41-2 against the spread this season

The Boston Celtics are 44-34-0 against the over/under this year

Important Miami Heat Betting Trends

The Miami Heat are 41-34-2 against the spread this season

The Miami Heat are 39-37-0 against the over/under this year

Key Boston Celtics Injuries

04/02/19 F Al Horford Knee is probable Wednesday vs Miami
04/02/19 G Jaylen Brown Back is downgraded to doubtful Wednesday vs Miami
04/02/19 F Marcus Morris Knee is questionable Wednesday vs Miami
04/02/19 F Marcus Morris Knee is questionable Wednesday vs Miami

Key Miami Heat Injuries

04/02/19 SF Derrick Jones Jr. Knee is downgraded to out Wednesday vs Boston
04/01/19 SF Josh Richardson Heel is questionable Wednesday vs Boston
04/01/19 SF Justise Winslow Thigh is questionable Wednesday vs Boston
04/01/19 G Rodney McGruder Knee is questionable Wednesday vs Boston

Player Spotlight

Kyrie Irving comes into this game averaging 24.0 points per contest while playing 33.1 minutes per night this year. He grabs 5.1 rebounds per contest and distributes 7.0 assists per game. His FG percentage is 49% while his free throw percentage is 87%. Jayson Tatum averages 15.9 points per contest in 31.3 minutes per game. He averages 2.1 assists per game and 6.1 rebounds per contest. His field goal percentage is 45% for the season while his free throw percentage is 86%.

Player Spotlight

Hassan Whiteside scores 12.2 points per contest while playing 23.6 minutes per game. He hauls in 11.4 rebounds per contest and has 0.8 assists per game on the season. His FG percentage is 56% and his free throw percentage is at 46%. Goran Dragic averages 14.6 points per game this year and he sees the court an average of 26.9 minutes per game. He also brings in 3.0 rebounds per game and has 4.5 assists per contest. His field goal percentage is 43% and his free throw percentage is 78%.

Useful Team Statistics

Boston averages 112.3 points per contest, which is 14th in the league. Their average scoring margin is 4.3 and their shooting percentage is 46% as a unit, which has them ranked 14th. From 3-point territory they shoot 37%, which is good for 6th in the NBA. They average 44.5 boards per contest and 26.3 assists per game, which ranks them 22nd and 6th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they are 28th with 12.9 per game. The Celtics allow 108.0 points per contest, which is 8th in the NBA. They also surrender a 45% shooting percentage and a 34% average from 3-point range, ranking them 5th and 8th in defensive field goal percentage. Opponents average 45.8 rebounds a game which ranks 21st, and they allow 23.5 assists per game which puts them in 7th place in the league. They force 15.2 turnovers per game which ranks them 24th in the NBA.

Useful Team Statistics

Miami is 26th in the NBA with 105.6 points per contest this season. They are 20th in the league in shooting at 45%, while their average scoring margin is -0.04. They shoot 35% from beyond the arc, which is good for 18th in the league. They are 9th in the NBA in rebounding with 46.3 boards per contest and 17th in assists per game with 24.2. The Heat are 8th in turnovers per contest with 14.7. The Heat give up 105.6 points per game, which ranks them 3rd in the league. Their defense surrenders a 44% shooting percentage and a 36% average from behind the 3-point line, ranking them 2nd and 19th in those defensive statistics. They rank 5th with 23.2 dimes allowed per game and 7th with 43.9 boards surrendered per contest. The Heat are 18th in the league in forcing turnovers with 14.2 per contest this year.

Advanced Statistics

The Celtics are 10th in the league in defensive rating with 107.9, and their offensive rating of 112.2 is ranked 7th. They are 17th in the NBA in pace with 99.6 possessions per 48 minutes, and their eFG% of 53% is 6th. As a unit they are 11th in the league in true shooting percentage with 57% and they shoot 3-pointers on 38% of their shot attempts, ranking 8th in the NBA. Boston is 27th in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 11.5 times per 100 possessions while forcing 13.4 on defense. Their defensive eFG% for the year currently is 52%, which is 20th in the NBA.

Advanced Statistics

Miami is 7th in the league in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 13.1 times per 100 possessions while forcing 12.8 on defense. Their defensive eFG% for the year currently is 51%, which is 26th in the NBA. The Heat are 26th in the league in defensive rating with 107.6, and their offensive rating of 107.6 is ranked 6th. They are 24th in the NBA in pace with 98 possessions per 48 minutes, and their eFG% of 52% is 20th. As a unit they are 26th in the league in true shooting percentage with 54% and they shoot 3-pointers on 37% of their shot attempts, ranking 13th in the NBA.

Who will win tonight's Celtics/Heat NBA game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take Boston -2

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